craters
The large indentation on the surface of the moon areÊcalled craters. It is a circular depression in the surface of the moon and other solid body in the solar system.Ê
Large depressions on the moon are called craters. These are formed by the impact of meteoroids, asteroids, or comets hitting the moon's surface.
The outer surface of the moon is called the crust.
Depressions on the Moon formed by large meteorites are called impact craters. They are created when a meteorite collides with the Moon's surface, causing material to be ejected and forming a crater.
Flat regions of dry lava on the surface of the moon are called maria. They are large dark basins formed by ancient volcanic activity and are visible from Earth as dark areas on the lunar surface.
A saucer-like depression on the surface of the Moon is called a lunar crater. These are formed by the impact of meteoroids, asteroids, or comets hitting the Moon's surface. They come in various sizes and shapes, ranging from small to large.
The large smooth areas on the moon are called lunar maria. They are formed by ancient volcanic activity that filled in large impact basins with basaltic lava flows, creating the smooth surface we see today.
The low sunken surface feature seen on the moon is called a lunar mare, which are large, dark plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. Mare is the Latin word for "seas," as early astronomers mistook these areas for actual bodies of water.
The rocky plain on the Moon's surface where Apollo 11 touched down is called the "Sea of Tranquility" or "Mare Tranquillitatis" in Latin. It is a large basaltic plain on the Moon's surface that was selected as the landing site for the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
The dark spots on the moon are called lunar maria, which are large plains formed by ancient volcanic activity. The lighter areas are called highlands, which are rugged and densely cratered regions of the moon's surface.
A crater.
Those large stretches of dark sand and dust scattered over the moon's surface are called lunar maria. They are actually vast basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic activity.